ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017925
The applicant's ERB clearly shows a third period of deployment from 20070509 - 20080726 with a country code of IZ and this period is not included on his DD Form 214. Therefore, it would be appropriate to show the applicant's third period of deployment on his DD Form 214 as "Service in Kuwait/Iraq-Operation Iraqi Freedom: 20070509 - 20080726." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 18 of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017926
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017927
On 15 November 1989, the applicant requested a discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 (Discharge for the Good of the Service). The evidence of record shows that the applicant requested a discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial and the appropriate separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge. Thus, the evidence of record shows that the applicants record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017929
During its original review of the case, the Board determined the applicant's discharge processing was accomplished in accordance with the applicable law and regulation, and that her UOTHC discharge was commensurate with the authority for her discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. There is no evidence that the offenses committed by the applicant that resulted in the court-martial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017930
On 1 February 1985, the applicants unit commander informed the applicant of the intent to process him for separation under the provisions of Chapter 11, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of entry level status (ELS) performance and conduct. The separation authority directed that the applicant be separated under the provisions of chapter 11, Army Regulation 635-200 and that his service be uncharacterized based on his ELS. Chapter 11 of the separations regulation provides for the separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017931
On 30 September 2002, the applicant received counseling for separation from the Army under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 5-13. On 16 October 2002, after consulting with counsel, the applicant acknowledged the proposed action for his separation for personality disorder under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 5-13, its effects, and the rights available to him. The applicant waived his rights to consideration of his case by an administrative separation board as long as he would receive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017932
On 25 September 1975, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Chapter 7 (Physical Profiling) of Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness) provides that the basic purpose of the physical profile serial system is to provide...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017933
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable or a general discharge. In his recommendation, the CO stated that the applicant had gone AWOL on three previous occasions for which he received NJPs and a special court-martial. However, at the time of the applicant's separation the regulation provided for the issuance of an undesirable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017934
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the date he entered active duty as 20 February 2003 instead of 20 March 2003. Item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows the entry 20 March 2003 and Item 12b (Separation date This Period) shows the entry 16 October 2005. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show the correct date he entered active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017935
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The available evidence shows the applicant was punished under the UCMJ on two occasions and had 91 days of lost time due to being AWOL. __________x____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017936
On 9 May 1970, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 21 May 1970, the applicant was discharged. Records show that the applicant was 22 years of age at the time of his offenses.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017937
The evidence shows that the applicant was 17 years, 1 month, and 10 days of age at the time of his enlistment. The reason cited by the unit commander for the separation action was the applicant had gone absent without leave six times and was dropped from the rolls as a deserter two times. The evidence of record shows the applicant was medically cleared for separation on 7 October 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017938
The TDRL examination further showed that it was unlikely that the applicant would be able to perform military duty in the future and it was recommended that his case be medically boarded. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The applicant's contention that the reason for his discharge and his RE code of 4R code should be changed to allow him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017949
Therefore, he is entitled to have his records corrected to show these unit awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of the applicant's DD Form 214 the Bronze Star Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal; b. adding to item 24 of the applicant's DD Form 214 the Bronze Star Medal with first oak leaf cluster, Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars, Meritorious Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017950
His DD Form 214 lists his authorized awards as the Parachutist Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, National Defense Service Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017952
The applicants military records do not contain a recommendation for the AAM or any orders for the AAM. Since there are no corroborating documents to show the applicant was recommended for, or awarded the AAM, there is insufficient evidence in which to grant his requested relief. __________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017953
The applicant states that the remarks section of his DD Form 214 should show his service in Korea from April 1961 to August 1962. The applicant's records further show that he continued his honorable service and enlisted in the Regular Army on 26 May 1973. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214, dated 25 May 1973, should show he served in Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017954
The applicant provided a copy of a citation and award certificate awarding him the Army Commendation Medal while he served in Vietnam; however, he provided no general orders showing he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. No evidence was found either in his service personnel record or in the ADCARS data base to support award of the Army Commendation Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017955
This same regulation states that a bronze service star will be awarded for wear on the Vietnam Service Medal for participation in each campaign. Therefore, in accordance with applicable Army regulations, the award citations alone are insufficient evidence with which to add these awards to his DD Form 214. Records show the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017956
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) reflect he was awarded a Purple Heart for wounds received during the Korean War. There is no record of his honorable service (i.e., DD Form 214) from 1947 to 30 September 1951. The applicants records should contain two DD Forms 214, the first one for the period 11 December 1947 through 30 September 1951, and the second one for the period 1 October 1951 through 23 January 1954.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017959
The applicant's records do not contain any documentation which shows that the applicant was seen by medical authorities or was recommended to appear before medical board for any medical problems while he was on active duty. Item 12b (Separation Date this Period) of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was separated from active duty on 29 June 1988. The evidence of record shows that his characterization of service he was given was correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017963
The applicant states that he needs his DD Form 214 to show the additional service for him to complete 20 years of service to continue receiving retirement pay and VA disability benefits. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge. The applicant contends that the time he spent on the TDRL should be credited as active duty, and requests his DD Form 214 be corrected to show this additional active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017964
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows his SSAN as 547-XX-XXXX. The available evidence shows the applicants SSAN as 350-XX-XXXX throughout his military career as an enlisted Soldier and as a commissioned officer.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017966
The applicant states that he was wounded in Korea; however, his DD Form 214 does not reflect his wound and he was never awarded the Purple Heart. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. While the applicant did receive awards reflecting that he served in Korea during the Korean War, there were no provisions at the time to enter the theater and period of service in a hostile fire zone on the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017967
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and the Meritorious Unit Commendation. The applicant states, in effect, that although he completed the training and was awarded the aforementioned service medal and unit award, they are not shown on his DD Form 214. Evidence shows the applicant's unit was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017968
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general, under honorable conditions discharge. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged with an undesirable discharge on 21 September 1972 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service. However, his record of service included one nonjudicial punishment and 67 days of lost time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017969
The evidence of record confirms that the OSRB action on this case resulted in the removal of the adverse OER that was the basis for the applicant's removal from her original promotion list and in the revocation of her 1 April 2007 promotion. As a result, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's record to show she was reinstated on the FY 2007 promotion selection list and that she was eligible for and promoted to CPT with a date of rank and effective date of 1 April 2007, as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017970
The applicant requests, in effect, that her under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge under the provisions Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial, be upgraded to general under honorable conditions and that the reason for separation be changed to chapter 11 for entry level separation. The discharge authority approved her request for discharge and directed that the applicant be reduced to pay grade E-1 and separated with an UOTHC discharge. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017974
Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct item 3 of his DD Form 214 to show that the last four digits of his SSN are 3530. _______XXX_______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017975
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show either the Korean Service Medal or the Korea Defense Service Medal. The applicant served a period of qualifying service for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Korea Defense Service Medal to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017976
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show: a. the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB); and b. one silver service star and four bronze service stars to be affixed to his already awarded Korean Service Medal. The applicant requested that his military records be corrected to show the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, but he did not provide orders awarding him this badge. While the available records show that the applicant was an infantryman...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017980
This regulation also provides that the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), a foreign award, was awarded to individuals who served in Vietnam for at least 6 months during the period 1 March 1961 to 28 March 1973, inclusive. Therefore, it would be appropriate to now correct the applicant's records to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and to add it to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017981
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the National Defense Service Medal and its addition to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) dated 2 April 1962. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the National Defense Service Medal, by adding this award to his DD Form 214 dated 2 April 1962, and by providing him a correction to his separation document that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017982
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The AM orders, certificate, and citation provided by the applicant are sufficiently credible to support a conclusion that the applicant was in fact awarded the AM while serving in the RVN. The evidence of record is void of any orders or other documents that indicate the applicant was ever recommended for or awarded the BSM by proper authority while serving on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017985
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal and the Presidential Unit Citation. There are no orders in the applicant's records which show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. There are no orders in the applicant's record which show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017988
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. On 29 October 1974, the applicant was discharged with a General Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017989
A recommendation for the approval of the award was made by the unit commander and the battalion commander approved the recommendation. One indicator, according to the applicant, was his having been submitted for an Army Achievement Medal as an end of tour award while all other officers in the unit were put in for a Bronze Star Medal, including the commander. It is noted that both the battalion and the brigade commanders recommended to the award approval authority that the Army Commendation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017991
On 4 September 1992, the applicant consulted with counsel and requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. __________X_______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017992
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 5 December 1988, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of paragraph 5-11, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separation Enlisted Personnel), by reason of failure to meet medical fitness standards, with an uncharacterized description of service. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was separated while in an ELS as a result of not meeting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017993
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ [Uniform Code of Military Justice]) imposed on 6 June 2005 and all related documents; and a Resolution of Unfavorable Information memorandum, dated 27 February 2008, be removed from the performance section of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and transferred to the restricted section of his OMPF. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017994
On 4 August 1982, the applicants commander submitted a request to discharge him under the provisions of the Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP). However, there is no evidence and the applicant has not provided evidence that shows he was unfairly discharged for personal reasons, not military. Records show that the applicant was separated from active duty for failure to meet acceptable standards for continued military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017997
This time he stayed home for about 3 months before returning to his unit. Upon returning, he was placed in confinement for about 30 days. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted), paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018000
An upgrade of his reentry (RE) code from RE-4 to RE-3; and c. Correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: (1) Item 7b (Home of Record) to show the entry 3xx, North 5th Street, Emmaus, Pennsylvania (PA) 18049; (2) Item 11 (Primary Specialty) to show he served in military occupational specialty (MOS) 31P3P (Satellite Communications Maintenance Team Chief) for 11 years, 1 month, and 22 days; in MOS 18E4LTH (Special Forces Communications...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018005
The applicant states, in effect, that the dates of her award of three Good Conduct Medals are not correct in that they do not take into consideration her break in Federal active service. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The applicant states, in effect, her Good Conduct Medals are not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018008
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general, under honorable conditions discharge. The applicant provides a DD Form 293 (Application for the Review of Discharge or Dismissal from the Armed Forces of the United States); a four-page self-authored statement; a DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge); a DA Form 1341-1 (Allotment Document); a VA [Veterans Administration] Form 10-2502 (Appointment Card); a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018010
On 13 March 2006, in response to a congressional inquiry on behalf of the applicant, officials at the Military Awards Branch, Human Resources Command - Alexandria, Virginia informed the Member of Congress that there was no evidence in the available records and the Vietnam casualty files that showed that the applicant was wounded as a result of enemy action or that treatment for such injuries had been made a matter of record. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018013
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant is also entitled to the WWII Victory Medal and the Honorable Service Lapel Button based on his honorable service during WWII, and the POW Medal based on his capture and confinement by enemy forces. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the CIB, the Bronze Star Medal, and the POW Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018014
U.S. Army Physical Evaluation Board, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, letter, dated 27 December 1985, shows the Alternate Board Recorder advised the applicant that the U.S. Army PEB had reevaluated her physical condition and recommended that she be retained on the TDRL with reexamination during the month of January 1987. U.S. Army Physical Evaluation Board, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, letter, dated 9 June 1988, shows the Board Recorder informed the applicant that a formal PEB hearing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018018
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD); his rank be changed from private first class (PFC)/E-3 to specialist four (SP4)/E-4; and to have his record show he was seriously wounded. On 21 December 1970, the applicants unit commander advised the applicant that he was recommending him for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018020
The advisory official states the applicant has not provided enough evidence of error regarding his medical conditions as documented in his MEB in February 2006. However, any change in the disability rating granted by the VA would not call into question the application of the fitness standards and the disability ratings assigned by proper military medical authorities during the applicants processing through the Army PDES. As a result, the applicant was properly compensated with severance...